Tamia McCoy

Tamia McCoy serves as a secondary procurement liaison within FA7037 Amic Det 2 JBISA, supporting the Air Force’s mission to modernize secure communications, software-defined radio systems, and integrated command and control infrastructure. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, market research, and contract administration for high-priority technology initiatives. Her work ensures alignment with strategic objectives to enhance cyber-enabled operations and expand training in emerging defense technologies. She typically handles complex service-based acquisitions requiring technical expertise in software development, systems integration, and mission-critical IT support. Though no primary contractor relationships are currently documented, McCoy collaborates closely with a dynamic ecosystem of defense contractors and professional service providers, often engaging with firms specializing in secure software publishing, systems engineering, and defense consulting. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with agile, technically proficient vendors capable of rapidly adapting to evolving operational requirements in contested electromagnetic environments. She frequently interfaces with both large defense primes and niche small businesses to ensure solutions are interoperable, secure, and compliant with DoD cybersecurity standards. McCoy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of her supported acquisitions structured as 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering small disadvantaged businesses. This pattern underscores her alignment with Department of Defense mandates to increase contracting opportunities for underrepresented firms. The remaining 33.3% of acquisitions are open to all competitors, typically reserved for highly specialized technical services where small business capacity is limited. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), indicating deep engagement with custom software development, mission analysis, and technical advisory services. She routinely sources solutions in secure communications architecture, real-time data analytics, and cyber-resilient training platforms, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of defense operations and commercial technology innovation.